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A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Ongoing construction on the Nyabarongo II site between Gakenke and Rulindo districts in the Northern and Southern provinces on November 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Study reveals major gaps in environmental safety of public construction projects

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Representative of Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda conservation organisations pose for a photoa after formalising cooperation to safeguard migrating grey crowned cranes. Courtesy
Environment

Regional countries in fresh efforts to conserve grey crowned cranes

Sunday, November 23, 2025
A view of Bugarama rice plantation in Rusizi. Rwanda is set to unveil three new rice varieties, which could potentially rival highly sought-after long-grain imports. File
Agriculture

New rice varieties could rival long-grain imports: officials

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Rwandan delegation presented the country's enhanced Climate Action Plan at the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda turns to innovative financing to sustain biodiversity and resilience

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment

COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. Upon completion, a total of 12 artificial ponds will be created across the five wetland sites — five in Kibumba, four in Gikondo, one in Rugenge-Rwintare, and two in Rwampara. Courtesy

THROUGH THE LENS: How once-degraded wetlands are turning into recreational city spaces

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A view of businesses encroaching on buffer zones along water bodies, which were suspended by REMA in 2020. File
Environment

MPs call for rethink of buffer for waterbodies as investors’ interest grows

Friday, October 24, 2025
Visitors tour the revamped Nyandungu eco-tourism Park in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

What to expect as Nyandungu Eco-Park expands in second phase

Friday, October 24, 2025
Officials during a guided tour of the water quality testing lab that will inform decision makers in water resources management.
Environment

New sensors to monitor pollution in Akagera, Akanyaru rivers

Thursday, October 23, 2025
SteelRwa Industries Ltd has said the discussions are underway after environment officials suspended the factory over air pollutions. Courtesy
Environment

SteelRwa speaks out after factory suspension over air pollution

Monday, October 20, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025